U23s, Idele starting for Italy U20s in 2-2 draw with Cuba

Italy U20s earned their second valuable outcome at the Under-20s World Cup, drawing 2-2 with Cuba in Valparaíso. As for the Nerazzurri duo in Chile, while Idele started and played the whole match, Riccio was brought on in the 78th minute.

Qualification for the Round of 16 will be decided on Sunday in the final group stage game against Argentina, likewise to be played in Valparaíso.

Group Stage Fixtures and Outcomes

• September 28 in Valparaíso: Italy 1-0 Australia | Riccio played the opening 78 minutes, while Idele was an unused sub
• October 1 in Valparaíso: Italy 2-2 Cuba | A starter for the Azzurrini, Idele played the whole game while Riccio was subbed in on 78 minutes
• October 5 in Valparaíso: Argentina vs. Italy